The man’s vehicle slammed into Officer James Muhlbauer’s patrol car, killing him and his K-9 partner Champ; the impact caused the cruiser to strike and kill Jesse Eckes, a pedestrian Source: Police Updates Man who pleaded guilty to causing deaths of Mo. officer, K-9, pedestrian sentenced to 10 years in prison
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Colo. sheriff reverses decision to euthanize K-9 after community raises concerns
Denver Sheriff’s Department K-9 Riggs will be rehomed, not euthanized, following behavior issues, such as snapping at his handler’s family Source: Police Updates Colo. sheriff reverses decision to euthanize K-9 after community raises concerns
Texas officer dies days after being shot by suspect
Corpus Christi Officer Kyle Hicks was shot while responding to reports of gunfire; his assailant was fatally shot by other officers at the scene Source: Police Updates Texas officer dies days after being shot by suspect